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Levi’s is announcing new jackets with Google’s Project Jacquard technology, which turns a portion of the fabric on the sleeve into a touch-sensitive remote control for phones. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/30/20888909/google-levi-project-jacquard-available-trucker-sherpa-jackets-price-design https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65356304/google_jacquard_dbohn_003.0.jpg

Netflix has renewed its incredibly popular series Stranger Things for a fourth season, and it’s now teasing a world beyond the setting of Hawkins, Indiana, which fans have gotten to know very well. The company made the announcement today on Twitter in a brief teaser video. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/30/20891537/stranger-things-netflix-renewed-season-four-hawkins-duffer-brothers-deal-tv https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65356380/66.0.0.0.jpg

Microsoft is holding a big Surface hardware event in New York City on Wednesday, October 2nd. The company has been teasing this event continually on Twitter, and is even inviting Surface fans to attend. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be in attendance, alongside Surface chief Panos Panay. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/30/20886687/microsoft-surface-pro-7-event-leaks-rumors-products-announcements https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65354127/twarren_surfacecomparison_1.0.jpg

Versailles palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, but fighting those crowds in person can be frustrating. Now, Google and the Château de Versailles have teamed up to take VR users on a private tour of Louis XIV's royal residence. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/30/google-used-photogrammetry-to-create-a-detailed-vr-tour-of-versa/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252Fbc5c3ab0-e35f-11e9-bf9d-fc0431aa89ae%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dffb5492ea98fd61450b36c5e545df3f6c4c9832d&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=c6bee89ae8b17dad7fbc96a09c27923f24924c2f

It's been a long day. You get home as the sun is setting and close the door behind you, throwing down your keys and sliding off your shoes. You grab a drink and sink into the chair in front of your PC. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/30/flight-simulator-2020-hands-on-pre-alpha/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?crop=1599%2C861%2C0%2C0&quality=85&format=jpg&resize=1600%2C861&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2019-09%2F63d27e40-e332-11e9-9f8d-23331f3f8f40&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=3e6859e0f391d7daba9ff45675826d1f859246c7

Render artist Ben Geskin has revealed the exclusive information that the iPhone 2020 will have a “notch-less” design. Apparently, Apple is already testing a prototype without the notch, enabling a much higher screen-body ratio. from http://newslanded.com/2019/09/27/iphone-2020/ https://i0.wp.com/newslanded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/https-blogs-images.forbes.com-gordonkelly-files-2019-09-Screenshot-2019-09-27-at-01.59.32.jpg?fit=696%2C563

Three committee chairmen issued the first subpoena in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, seeking documents and witnesses regarding his dealings with Ukraine. from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/27/us/politics/house-democrats-impeachment-trump.html https://static01.nyt.com/images/2019/09/27/us/politics/27dc-impeach1-sub2/merlin_161480622_4e20fef8-0202-4251-b09a-b7ab452ed812-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale

Tesla has announced that version 10 of its in-car software has begun rolling out to Model S, Model X, and Model 3 owners. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/26/20885822/tesla-software-version-10-now-available-features-netflix-youtube-spotify http://img.youtube.com/vi/NfMtONBK8dY/0.jpg

Fox Sports is distributing Thursday Night Football in 4K HDR for the rest of the season, which means September 26th’s matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles marks the first time an NFL game will be delivered in ultra high definition. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/26/20884246/nfl-4k-hdr-broadcast-first-ever-fox-sports-thursday-night-football-streaming https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65327351/1168690631.jpg.0.jpg

Microsoft is enabling Google’s Assistant to work with its Xbox One console. Much like the existing Alexa integration, Microsoft is allowing Google Assistant to launch games and apps, turn the console on and off, pause videos, and much more. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/26/20885072/microsoft-xbox-one-google-assistant-integration-features https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65325559/googleassistantxboxone.0.jpg

NVIDIA has unveiled the RTX Broadcast Engine, powered by the Tensor Cores on RTX GPUs, that can do live filters, greenscreening and other tricks for Twitch streamers. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/26/nvidia-rtx-broadcast-greenscreen-twitch/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F30766020-e03a-11e9-9ffe-c1a0bd5d7b70%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D021c6ebcb3afc02f204a0cd5ccb77507209e1e02&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=5991f1220ab62b6c99dbe880ad41d552f87039e7

A group of Google tech contractors in Pittsburgh has voted to unionize with the United Steelworkers under the name Pittsburgh Association of Tech Professionals (PATP). from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/25/google-contractors-union-pittsburgh/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D5095%252C3189%252C0%252C40%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1002%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-09%252Fee8a8590-df64-11e9-bbff-4225fd25bc56%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Da1fc9d80978b7ce9878e91792b1e066911370af5&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=3350a58c3715a629e0318e4b2f18f4df4955a958

We've been waiting since January of last year to get a taste of Mario Kart on mobile devices, but it's almost here. After a few delays, Mario Kart Tour launches today on compatible Android (4.4 or higher) and iOS (10. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/25/mario-kart-tour-iphone-android/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F8fd27ec0-df52-11e9-af7f-1c4d07298d63%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D1be10d23284cd430998e971ab6d381c2ee77f54b&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=2162d19cce7e9df2fc17af36386127050ced81dc

Microsoft is edging closer to its 1 billion goal for Windows 10. The software giant is revealing today that Windows 10 is now running on more than 900 million devices, a significant jump from the previous 800 million figure achieved earlier this year. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/24/20881418/microsoft-devices-windows-10-billion-million https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65310282/mswindows2_2040.0.0.jpg

Boston Dynamics is letting its first major robot out of the lab. Since June, the company has been talking about a public release for its Spot robot (formerly SpotMini), and today, it finally gave some details about what’s in store. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/24/20880511/boston-dynamics-spot-robot-mini-hands-on-lease-buy https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19224524/bfarsace_190919_3680_0095.jpg

Alongside the news that Boston Dynamics is going to let its robot dog, Spot, out of its laboratory for the first time, the company has released a new video of Atlas, its spectacular bipedal robot that’s previously been seen doing everything from parkour to backflips. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/24/20881385/boston-dynamics-atlas-gymnastics-routine-somersaults-split-leap http://img.youtube.com/vi/_sBBaNYex3E/0.jpg

The new Microsoft Surface Pen could support wireless charging, according to an FCC filing discovered by the Verge. from https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/microsoft-surface-pen-20-09-2019/ https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Microsoft-Surface-Pen.jpg

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After Apple announced at its iPhone 11 event that its newest phones have the “toughest glass in a smartphone” it’s no surprise that we’re seeing that put to the test on launch day. The first drop test shows how the iPhone 11 Pro fared from hip-height drops on concrete.thx from https://9to5mac.com/2019/09/20/iphone-11-drop-test/ https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/iphone-11-drop-test.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024

At Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important to look back at how far we've come. That's what This Week in Tech History does. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/22/this-week-in-tech-history-android-turns-11/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?resize=2000%2C2000%2Cshrink&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-images%2F2019-09%2F8fac6f20-dbef-11e9-b5ff-c2db078d2592&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=9afdbc589adb4c66bbee760302923c3e7faaacdc

Samsung postponed Galaxy Fold's release to fix its issues after an early rollout put damaged units in the hands of reviewers. The redesigned Fold felt sturdier than before when we tried it at IFA, but it sounds like the tech giant still wants you to take extra good care of the device if you buy it. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/21/samsung-galaxy-fold-care-video/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1035%252C0%252C31%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1035%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252Fbae6c530-dc6e-11e9-9fff-c567aaed97d4%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D7077648314bd38c642c9a77c27f965d5bfe8276c&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=4c716394df1d12e014b05de5d32b2bd8c092a935

On Friday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets in New York City for the Global Climate Strike. Chants of ‘Save our planet’ and “Hey hey, ho ho, climate change has got to go” broke out above the pulse of drums and the energetic roar of a crowd in Foley Square. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/20/20876301/new-york-climate-strike-photos-scene-global-protest https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65289797/akrales_190920_3627_0926.0.0.jpg

If you fondly remember the days of plugging in a headphone splitter and listening to music together with a friend, iOS 13 offers a similar option for Bluetooth headphones with Audio Sharing. Soon that feature will be available on a wide variety of Beats headphones as well as Apple AirPods. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/20/ios-audio-sharing-beats/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1800%252C1194%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1061%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F1d8437e0-dba2-11e9-bdde-fa878e4676ba%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D3f9cef29bfb6373607de0e2d33331e759f0949d2&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=e8862a7fad82e5478a2d71bb127bc8bae37e58ef

Apple’s new iOS 13 update is now available to download on compatible iPhones today, with an iPhone 6S release to follow soon. The biggest new addition is Dark Mode, which allows everything from iMessage, Photos, and Settings to switch to a much darker theme throughout the operating system. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20874064/apple-ios-13-download-available-now-ipad-iphone https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65279855/akrales_190619_3494_0009.0.jpg

T-Mobile has announced a partnership with Apple to offer up to three percent cashback on in-store purchases for customer's who use the new Apple Card. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/19/t-mobile-apple-card-three-percent/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1066%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1066%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252Fe2237da0-dac5-11e9-bbac-93b81554b88e%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Da2618f400669fff29392f52edcdad0ca3fbc77d8&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=941191620c425880211756b1c661a27c5c65727c

Here’s my review of the Apple Watch Series 5. It is, of course, the best smartwatch for iPhone users. If you don’t want to spend $400, you can go get a Fitbit Versa or a hybrid smartwatch or — and this is probably the better choice — get an Apple Watch Series 3 for just $200. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20872874/google-apple-watch-wear-os-competition-fossil-smartwatch https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65277415/vpavic_190915_3669_0271.0.jpg

Alita: Battle Angel is one of this year’s biggest sleeper hits; it did well at the box office and absolutely smashed home media sales yet Disney haven’t green-lit the sequel. Regardless, Cameron is still keen. from https://www.sausageroll.com.au/entertainment/james-cameron-determined-to-make-alita-sequel-with-or-without-disney/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Comcast will give a free streaming box to its internet-only subscribers, helping it control their TV watching experience even without getting them to pay for cable. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/18/20871969/comcast-xfinity-flex-free-streaming-box-cord-cutters-internet-only-price https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65270112/comcastflex.0.jpg

Let’s just get this out of the way: if you’re at all interested in high-quality mobile games and you own an iOS device, Apple Arcade is a no-brainer. The subscription service launches tomorrow for $4. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/18/20870146/apple-arcade-launch-best-top-games-iphone-ipad-apple-tv https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65269715/Ob48J4UQ.0.png

Amazon Studios' Lord of the Ring series will be filmed in the lush green forests of none other than New Zealand. The streaming platform announced today that production on the series will begin in Auckland in the coming months. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/17/amazon-lord-of-the-rings-series-will-shoot-in-new-zealand/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-05%252Fb75fe810-7265-11e9-befd-cba96f603353%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D97c0f0bc1f96f5f6bf4cc70e98cb85c15d97c696&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=e7cd954f7765fe7c2f68be6771157782cebeb816

The latest addition to the Philips Hue smart light system is a small black box that syncs a room full of lights with whatever’s happening on your TV. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/17/20864953/tv-light-sync-box-philips-hue-play-hdmi-passthrough-4k https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65262448/hue_play_sync.0.jpg

Google has taken a novel approach with the Pixel 4 by sharing some information ahead of time. But, we don't know everything about its next flagship. And there's a big launch event coming up soon. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/17/google-pixel-4-event-what-to-expect/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F54b5ff70-d952-11e9-bfdf-33bbc56eb4e7%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D6f84e4b14f63ed9e6375700470726f88787b32a7&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=c3ee41732c935c0f0861c7f85dfc0f4b16e54f29

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. We can finally answer your questions about what it's like to live with an iPhone 11 and if you should upgrade. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/17/the-morning-after/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F1e719a90-d930-11e9-bfff-3d547730d3f8%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dbfc029980a65d836d172c8cf0803f50555cf3f30&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=fceadd4c6b571fbd8a63c88cc1e64eaa7cee99ac

Apple Arcade may not have gotten off to the most promising start at Apple’s iPhone 11 keynote — the company decided to show a minutes-long demo of... from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/16/20864559/apple-arcade-game-lineup-preview-ios-gaming-subscription-frogger-overland-spek-where-cards-fall https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19203986/20190618_WCF_EnvironmentArt_financialDistrict.jpg

Despite being just $5, Apple Arcade still seems like a tough sell for some gamers, who are already bombarded with other monthly services like Xbox Game Pass. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/apple-arcade-hands-on-overworld-shinsekai/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?crop=1600%2C900%2C0%2C0&quality=85&format=jpg&resize=1600%2C900&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2019-09%2F48f189b0-d890-11e9-b3f3-680b1e1e3c2a&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=3efc43f7b78cd27c1f8e4cbb919b39cd6ed515c5

After a cornucopia of leaks, Google is finally ready to show what the Pixel 4 is all about. The internet giant has sent out invitations to see "a few new things Made by Google" at an October 15th event in New York City. It's not offering many clues about what to expect, but... from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/google-pixel-4-event-october-15th/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252Fd68a81d0-d89c-11e9-bcff-2931e80fa3cb%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D7472438595a47d3a793d568ba284d89a07ef8f8c&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=4213370c76818a637ca2611904cc4fe759753d63

Google might be about to do pair up two mobile screen-related features, "Edit & Share screenshots" and the AI-powered "What's on my Screen," according to some APK digging by 9 to 5 Google. A new feature called "Smart Screenshots," tucked into the latest version of the Google 10. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/google-smart-screenshot-apk/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C899%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C899%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F099b5da0-d849-11e9-af7f-207b5c84971a%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D1a02e30a42a4a7af78dc2e97aa8108efd95c6fe3&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=d695e20fef005a0215c5a1011474710b6f18ea76

The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro officially went up for pre-order yesterday ahead of their September 20th launch day. Over the last 24 hours, supply of certain iPhone models has started to dwindle, but plenty of options still remain for day one delivery. from https://9to5mac.com/2019/09/14/iphone-11-availability-launch-day/ https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/09/iphone-11-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600

If you're a Google One subscriber, there's a new perk to your cloud storage service. Starting today, all Google One memberships include automatic phone backups as long as you own an Android device. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/12/google-one-automatic-android-backups/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252Ffd2431e0-d592-11e9-bfb6-f48f5963f353%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D82db86578598b562e6cf41452938e74239b2bc05&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=22878af21fc47514980d765fb782093641ebdae3

Water vapor has been found in the atmosphere of a distant planet that’s just over twice the size of Earth. It’s the smallest world yet found with water in its surrounding atmosphere, and it’s possible that it even rains liquid water there. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/11/20859673/planet-water-vapor-k2-18b-rain-cycle-alien-life-hubble-kepler-exoplanet https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65223151/157659.0.jpg

Just two months after GameStop announced ambitious plans to breathe new life into its stores, the company has announced that between 180 and 200 stores around the world will be closing their doors for good before the year is out -- and more closures are coming. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/11/gamestop-to-close-over-200-stores/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D3100%252C1907%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C985%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-09%252Fd2c83480-d47c-11e9-bff7-01e2d91d55d0%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D62cb7002f9d7d4ab6d315fc54597fa957af758e4&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=24af51b6d507ce9f26024142ba1194cb07f61732

Today, coinciding with the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 5, Apple has launched Apple Watch Studio, a way to mix and match Watch casings and Watch straps to order the exact Apple Watch Series 5 that you want. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/10/20859708/apple-watch-studio-case-band-strap-aluminum-stainless-steel-titanium-ceramic https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65220602/Screen_Shot_2019_09_10_at_2.54.38_PM.0.png

Uber announced an additional round of layoffs Tuesday, this time from its product and engineering teams. A total of 435 people were let go, or around 8 percent of the ride-hailing company’s entire workforce. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/10/20859413/uber-job-layoffs-announcement-engineering-product-profit https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65218861/jbareham_190510_3413_0050.0.jpg

Carnival Row creator Travis Beacham never thought he’d ever see his story on-screen. The Amazon Studios fantasy-drama began as a spec screenplay he began writing in college, he told The Verge. “And it was really just for an audience of one. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/10/20858747/carnival-row-creator-interview-season-2-tease-first-look-whats-coming-travis-beacham-amazon https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65216446/carnival_row_CR_103_16006_1_rgb.0.jpg

Brazilians can get unlimited two-day shipping and access to Amazon's original programming now that Prime is available in their country. Amazon has launched its Prime service in Brazil in an effort to get a piece of one of Latin America's biggest economies. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/10/amazon-prime-brazil/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D5028%252C3123%252C0%252C258%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C994%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-07%252Fbc04bfb0-9f62-11e9-9edf-f6400075f1f4%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D0e564bf3a41997081d82785841bfbb35a3726b09&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=a4dffbe0ca19e89b224b042007994cc8e04d7e7f

Tesla missed its goal of unveiling its electric pickup truck this summer, but it does have some idea of when to expect its smaller cargo hauler. Elon Musk told Twitter followers that the electric pickup's reveal will "most likely" take place in November. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/07/tesla-pickup-truck-unveil-november/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C900%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C900%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F819ea2d0-d1af-11e9-b7f4-43a1f79a0dfa%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dc1c6cdbf20114f51369517311a1f6f0698948ca2&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=32b7f103f9c00653149716e8502347241fde1c8a

You don't want to lose an item tagged with a Tile Bluetooth tracker, but you'll at least have an easier time finding it in the near future. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/07/google-assistant-tile-integration/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1067%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252Ff353c400-d19b-11e9-a0af-280d138c7425%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D5d24376ef31d812b60eb6980eb1214e0017f68a5&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=ee4356bfa82daf9c994c699b289b7e511eb789ca

It's been easy to find official Twitch apps for consoles, mobile devices and a handful of media hubs, but Apple TV owners haven't had any such luck -- you've had to turn to third-party apps that don't quite match the experience you find elsewhere. There's a native app at last, though. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/07/twitch-apple-tv-app-beta/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1063%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1063%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252F161b53a0-d196-11e9-bbdb-65ff63ae9083%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D6f573e9ab1efd427b099ca6102ae5c064ac13c6a&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=27151030190a29e8861c1dc26df60b90500be576

Bogus text messages aren't just being used to send you to malicious websites or crash your phone -- in some cases, they can hijack your emails. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/06/sms-phishing-attack-android/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D2000%252C1253%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1002%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-09%252Ff6a412b0-cdc5-11e9-99d7-75cba91daffa%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D2bff92098856fa95537856e52f4f5ece9f48f84f&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=d199884c5eadf049db8248094556851346c7569f

This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to mechanical keyboards. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/06/our-favorite-mechanical-keyboards/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?crop=1600%2C1067%2C0%2C0&quality=85&format=jpg&resize=1600%2C1067&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2019-09%2F5bf0fa70-d019-11e9-b2cf-06362c8a1c16&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=400c5c97b50a2512281475ad666238d09a3ac90b